William F Murphy Elem School

www.woodridge68.org

379 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

William F. Murphy Elementary School is a public school located in Woodridge, Illinois, and is part of the Woodridge School District 68. The school serves students from preschool through sixth grade, focusing on creating a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth. The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, offering programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, and faculty.

The school emphasizes the importance of social-emotional learning alongside traditional academics, aiming to develop well-adjusted and responsible citizens. With a dedicated staff and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, William F. Murphy Elementary provides a structured learning environment that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. Its location in the Woodridge community makes it a central hub for families in the area, consistently working to maintain strong partnerships with the local community to enhance the overall educational experience.

379

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William F Murphy Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	122
Black	43
Asian	16
Two or More	12

White
186 (49.1 %)
Hispanic
122 (32.2 %)
Black
43 (11.3 %)
Asian
16 (4.2 %)
Two or More
12 (3.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Woodridge SD 68
Phone:	(630)795-6500
Website:	http://www.woodridge68.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 51

Grade 7 2